ELT-134: Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller
- 3 Credit Hours
- Engineering Technologies Department
- Spring 2026
Course Description
This course will provide the fundamentals of a programmable logic controller (PLC). Hands-on instruction and industrial type applications of PLCs requiring relay ladder logic control and a study of automated manufacturing and the functions of PLCs in an industrial environment will be provided. Topics include components of a PLC, memory organization, discrete input/output, numbering systems, logic gates, Boolean Algebra, relay ladder logic, timers, counters, word level logic, and troubleshooting. The course includes two class hours, two laboratory hours.
Register for this CourseView Final Exam ScheduleELT-134 Sections for Spring 2026
2 Sections Offered
ELT-134, Section 105
CRN #35688
Traditional (In-Person)
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 183 | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | Tuesday 2:00 pm - 3:40 pm |
| Laboratory | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 183 | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | Thursday 2:00 pm - 3:40 pm |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 183 |
| Date(s) | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Tuesday 2:00 pm - 3:40 pm |
| Type | Laboratory |
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 183 |
| Date(s) | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Thursday 2:00 pm - 3:40 pm |
ELT-134, Section CC1
CRN #36692
Traditional (In-Person)
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | TBA | Feb 23rd, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | Monday 1:30 pm - 3:35 pm |
| Laboratory | TBA | Feb 23rd, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | Wednesday 1:30 pm - 3:35 pm |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | TBA |
| Date(s) | Feb 23rd, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Monday 1:30 pm - 3:35 pm |
| Type | Laboratory |
| Location | TBA |
| Date(s) | Feb 23rd, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Wednesday 1:30 pm - 3:35 pm |